LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 2013, Page 90

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SYNOD REPORTS

Major Achievements: Concordia University System

• Facilitated and supported the affiliation of Concordia University,
Ann Arbor, MI, with Concordia University Wisconsin.
• Provided ongoing leadership development for the system through
five cohorts of the CUS Leadership Institute.
• Increased For The Sake of The Church endowment fund contributions and pledges from $197 M to $223 M (cumulative fund totals
from the 10 CUS campuses).
• Continued the ongoing strategic planning process for coordination
of the Concordia University System.
• Facilitated the CUS effort to provide study abroad opportunities
from a uniquely Lutheran perspective for CUS students through
the Concordia International Studies Consortium.
• Enhanced efforts to identify and recruit Lutheran faculty to serve as
professors in the diverse academic programs on the CUS campuses.
• Reviewed and approved all new academic programs and majors at
CUS institutions.
• Initiated the Concordia Choice partnerships between CUS institutions and Lutheran high schools through which graduates fulfilling
specific criterion are guaranteed admission and a $1000 scholarship.
• Promoted cooperative endeavors with the presidents and administrative administrative leaders on the CUS campuses.

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Ann Arbor

$16,279,178

$13,692,134

$10,418,836

$10,901,616

$11,299,449

Austin

24,134,473

26,027,069

29,827,325

34,033,103

35,384,454

Bronxville

16,818,875

17,049,572

18,570,569

18,560,379

19,871,124

Irvine

40,833,648

38,726,924

40,200,144

46,618,505

51,398,870

Mequon

46,242,073

51,248,978

66,016,066

75,929,397

85,998,628

Portland

21,763,666

24,109,148

29,308,131

38,347,279

44,362,375

River Forest

42,519,034

46,092,121

52,146,442

55,377,410

58,441,669

Selma

7,173,585

8,456,856

8,679,372

10,900,443

11,410,017

St. Paul

33,181,875

35,244,637

38,344,083

39,129,514

38,192,991

23,283,767

23,950,575

26,924,387

28,467,744

28,895,593

Seward
Total

$272,230,174 $284,598,014 $320,435,355 $358,265,390 $385,255,170

Scholarships and Financial Aid by Institutions
For Five Years Ending June 30, 2012
Institution

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Ann Arbor

$4,029,661

$3,937,591

$4,181,385

$4,764,540

$5,522,838

Austin

5,876,806

6,757,649

8,231,263

9,281,911

11,127,952

Bronxville

5,287,743

5,123,181

5,062,720

5,402,515

6,040,399

Irvine

10,989,550

12,100,000

13,321,955

13,413,114

14,168,785

Mequon

13,820,983

15,460,626

17,334,080

19,864,612

21,656,856

Portland

7,969,662

8,119,994

9,328,587

10,277,173

11,308,479

River Forest

8,522,522

13,119,147

11,706,239

13,365,976

14,405,375

St. Paul

1,349,045

1,179,120

1,373,809

1,411,173

1,368,798

Selma

8,119,994

8,916,180

9,627,985

10,621,514

12,014,355

11,026,713

12,081,466

13,264,290

Seward

9,082,873

9,880,753

Total

$75,048,839

$84,594,241

2013 Convention Workbook

Institution

FY 2011

FY 2012

FY 2012

FY 2012

Total

Total

# of CW

Aver. Aid

818,208

1,450,400

138

1,318,733

1,272,097

90

14,134

159,165

95,000

6

15,833

Irvine

1,588,667

1,200,300

98

12,247

Mequon

3,459,033

3,045,395

271

11,237

Ann Arbor
Austin
Bronxville

10,510

425,490

290,675

26

11,179

1,685,242

3,330,096

242

13,761

St. Paul

12,511

26,495

4

6,623

Selma

3,177,941

1,403,362

86

16,138

Portland
River Forest

Seward

4,599,990

5,045,510

422

11,956

Total

$17,244,980

$17,159,330

1,383

$12,362

Institutional Operations Summary

Annual Operating Budgets by Institution
For The Five Years Ending June 30, 2012
Institution

Church Worker Financial Aid by Institution
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2012

$91,194,736 $100,483,994 $110,878,127

The CUS Board of Directors has focused its attention on the
ten colleges and universities of the Concordia University System
(CUS). That attention is centered in four “Quality Standards,” which
define the ways that CUS institutions continue to fulfill their mission
as academic institutions and entities of the LCMS. These Quality
Standards provide guidelines to ensure that the Concordias remain
Christ-centered and Lutheran; that they provide strong liberal arts
and professional programs for all students, while continuing to offer
and support church vocational programs; that they strive constantly
for academic quality; and that they achieve and maintain financial
strength.
During the last three years, total CUS enrollment has risen to
nearly 30,000. The largest growth is seen in graduate programs.
Concordia University Wisconsin is the largest Lutheran university
in the nation, followed closely by Concordia University Chicago.
While overall growth has been up, the number of students preparing
for professional church work professions declined.
The CUS Board of Directors has continued strategic planning
as it seeks to support the collective aspirations of the ten campuses.
As small, faith-based institutions, the Concordias value similar
mission statements but frequently face unique challenges. The transformational power of the Gospel and the impetus it provides for
compassionate service to others are fundamental to the existence of
the campuses within the System. Quality in academic programming,
faculty/staff/students, and facilities must be maintained and enhanced.
The ability of each campus to meet and surpass established fiscal
benchmarks is imperative to institutional survival. With the collective
vision for identity, quality, and viability, the CUS Board is working
on the means through which campus leadership is enabled to seize
opportunities for the individual campuses and/or CUS and mobilize
people to achieve their goals.
Believing that much can be achieved through cooperation and
consultation, the CUS office strengthened efforts to foster collaboration among the ten Concordias. The presidents as well as the chief
officers in the areas of academics, enrollment management, finance,
student services, and information technologies meet at least annually
to discuss topics of mutual interest and develop collaborative projects that are mutually beneficial. Teams of experts are often utilized
as consultants on other campuses to provide training or offer advice.